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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
74
away
Chemistry Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
104
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 9 27 17 74
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 16 23 36 29 104

After Action Report

The Raptors buried the Celtics 104-74. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.